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www.spec.com.au PORTLAND OBSERVER Monday March 9 2015 3 Portland to Bridgewater path a step closer BEN FRASER A SHARED pathway linking Portland to Bridgewater is gathering momentum with a feasibility study nearing completion. After receiving $20,000 from the State Government in August last year, the group has been working closely with Melbourne-based landscape architectural firm Hansen Partnership. The Portland Pathways Group president, Margaret Milich, said the group was hoping to establish a network of paths around Portland by linking new paths to those that already exist. “Our main priority is to instigate the construction of a multi-use pathway between Portland and Cape Bridgewater,” said Mrs Milich. Steve Schutt, a director of Hansen Partnership, visited Portland and Cape Bridgewater on a two-day visit, cycling to the Bay and also met with various stakeholders to help him determine options such as the preferred route of the path and the best surface. “What a sensational place. I’ve heard of Bridgewater, but I had no idea how beautiful it is,” Mr Schutt said. “It’s easy to see why people would use a pathway, especially when the road here offers nowhere for cyclists or pedestrians to retreat to when cars approach. “It will be a challenge to come up with something that is enjoyable, interesting and safe within an appropriate budget, but I’m pleased to have the opportunity to be involved with such a worthwhile project. There is no doubt that this pathway could potentially be one of the iconic trails of Victoria.” The feasibility study is due to be completed in May. Anyone with an interest in this project is encouraged to contact Tony Fleming at Portland Betta Home Living, who heads the steering committee that is overseeing the study. Police call for witnesses to attack on man PORTLAND Police have deemed the long weekend relatively quiet from their point of view, only receiving call outs to “run of the mill” jobs. Police are calling for witnesses after a man sustained minor injuries from an unprovoked attack on Sunday morning. Sergeant Gary Cooper said two men were standing on the footpath near the Caltex service station at 4am, when two men pulled a car over, and an altercation occurred between the men. Sgt Cooper said the attack was seemingly unprovoked He said the owner of the car was known to police. NO bogies allowed here. In the swing of things for the annual PDH golf day fundraiser are (from left) Deb Magann of PDH, Virginia Bobbitt from the golf club, Carolyn Malseed, Ros Alexander and Cindy Huppatz of PDH, Julie Errey from Portland Golf Club, hospital CEO Chris Giles and golf club president Clint Foster. By her own admission, Ms Giles is not a great golfer: “Last time I played I shanked a drive so badly it hit a grader on the side of the road.” Picture: ELLY HATELEY 150304eh02 Comedy team to join golfers in hospital fundraiser THEY say golf is a funny game, and in Portland next week the laughs and the divots could be flying in equal measure. The annual Portland District Health charity golf day, set for Friday, March 20, will raise money for a good cause and raise a few laughs along the way. Comedy act The Nelson Twins – or the `bearded burblers’ as they are known – will be guests on Portland’s oceanside golf course and at a special dinner that night. This year’s golf event will raise money for PDH’s planned new women’s and children’s health precinct. But golfers and dinner guests will be in stitches along the way, thanks to one of Australia’s truly unique comedy stand-up teams. The twins’ television credits include Australia’s Got Talent, The Footy Show, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, 2010 Australian IQ Test, Before the Game, The Project and a host of TV commercials. PDH CEO Chris Giles said the golf day was for an excellent cause and promised to be good fun. “The Nelson Twins promise a performance not to be missed, and the golf itself will again be a challenging and fun way for local people to support their health service,” Ms Giles said. “Our planned new women’s and children’s health precinct will bring together an area that woman and children, including babies, can feel at home and comfortable while having access to comprehensive health care services.” She thanked community supporters and sponsors for getting behind the event. “This is another example of the Portland community rallying to support a worthy cause,” she noted. There will again be a $100,000 holein-one reward, to be shared by PDH and the successful golfer. The day will be a Crowd Control Barriers PORTLAND & DISTRICT Temporary Fence & 13-hole Ambrose competition and one member of each team must have a golf handicap. Places in the game are now available at $30. The dinner will feature tables of 10 at $55 per person, but individual booking can be taken. People wanting to play golf and go to dinner can receive discounted tickets at $75. The event will also feature a charity auction and music by Christo Rook. Bookings can be made with executive assistant Cindy Huppatz on 5521 0305 or community engagement officer Carolyn Malseed on 5522 1182. The men in the vehicle are yet to be interviewed by police. • Sgt Cooper said two front car tyres were slashed at some point between 6pm Friday and 1pm Saturday, on a vehicle at Milbanke St. Sgt Cooper said the car was parked on the street out the front of a residence. Each tyre was valued at $200. • Two teenagers have been caught shoplifting matchbox toys from Target Country. 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